Even if you don’t attend the symphony every weekend, you’ve definitely felt classical music many times in a dim theater, with popcorn in your lap and … [Read more...] about 21 Classical Pieces You Heard First in Movies
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Questionable Scenes From Classic Romcoms
Romantic comedies have long promised sweet endings and laughs. But once you pull away the rose‑colored lens, you cannot help but feel that some scenes … [Read more...] about Questionable Scenes From Classic Romcoms
20 Times History Changed While We Watched TV
Some moments stay with us forever, even when we weren’t exactly there. Gathered around bulky sets or modern screens, on many occasions, we witnessed … [Read more...] about 20 Times History Changed While We Watched TV
27 Beloved Actors You Forgot Aren’t American
Some actors blend into American roles so effortlessly, you’d never guess they grew up oceans away. No matter the genre, these performers have fooled … [Read more...] about 27 Beloved Actors You Forgot Aren’t American
29 News Anchors Who Were Practically Family in the ’80s
Long before 24-hour news cycles and social media updates, Americans trusted a familiar face on the evening news. Night after night, these anchors were … [Read more...] about 29 News Anchors Who Were Practically Family in the ’80s
25 Low-Budget Films That Made It Big
Some of the biggest box office winners and cult favorites started with nothing more than pocket change, a clever script, and a lot of hustle. Whether … [Read more...] about 25 Low-Budget Films That Made It Big
25 Movies That Truly Captured New York
New York is a real city, with real people. But it's also a living myth, a moving fiction built through movies and books across the decades. From dusky … [Read more...] about 25 Movies That Truly Captured New York
25 Movies That Redefined Gender Roles
No doubt, the film industry has a dual role of both reflecting societal norms and challenging them. How gender roles and stereotypes are depicted on … [Read more...] about 25 Movies That Redefined Gender Roles
28 Summer Blockbusters That Made the ’90s Legendary
It was a time when movies became events. Summer releases in the ’90s meant packed theaters, giant popcorn tubs, and soundtracks you kept in your CD … [Read more...] about 28 Summer Blockbusters That Made the ’90s Legendary
26 Album Covers That Became Cultural Icons in the 1980’s
Before streaming took over, album covers played a major role in shaping the identity of artists. The 1980s, in particular, saw a burst of creativity … [Read more...] about 26 Album Covers That Became Cultural Icons in the 1980’s
25 Concerts From the ’80s That Are Now Legendary
If you were lucky enough to grow up with a Walkman in one hand and a concert ticket in the other, chances are you remember the ’80s as a golden age. … [Read more...] about 25 Concerts From the ’80s That Are Now Legendary
Disney Characters Who Would Make Terrible Roommates
It's all well and good to be sitting in the comfort of our own (roommate-less) houses, watching some of our favorite classic Disney flicks without a … [Read more...] about Disney Characters Who Would Make Terrible Roommates
25 Movie Characters Who Changed Pop Culture Forever
Children and teenagers often draw inspiration from the movies they watch and the characters that are depicted. Many times, a particular character will … [Read more...] about 25 Movie Characters Who Changed Pop Culture Forever
28 Vintage Movie Quotes That Still Go Viral Today
Some movie quotes have become so naturally ingrained into the lexicon of the last two or three (or more) generations, we rarely stop to think that … [Read more...] about 28 Vintage Movie Quotes That Still Go Viral Today
21 Times Hollywood Copied Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin, whose career spanned the first seven decades of the 20th century, was an iconic legend in cinematic history. In addition to being an … [Read more...] about 21 Times Hollywood Copied Charlie Chaplin
23 Most Outdated Lessons from Classic Sitcom Dads
TV sitcoms offer a slice of real American life, which is one reason why this format is so popular. On family sitcoms, the dad character may be … [Read more...] about 23 Most Outdated Lessons from Classic Sitcom Dads
24 Movie Quotes That Defined the Summer of ’89
Nothing quite beats a summertime blockbuster film, even if it meant standing in a line that wrapped around the theater just to get a ticket. In the … [Read more...] about 24 Movie Quotes That Defined the Summer of ’89
26 TV Shows Everyone Loved…Until That One Episode
Even the shows that we love the most have that one episode that we wish had never happened. Sometimes it’s a turning point where everything goes … [Read more...] about 26 TV Shows Everyone Loved…Until That One Episode
Problematic Movie Tropes from the ’80s and ’90s
Many teen flicks of the 1980s and 1990s have earned cult-classic status and helped define a generation yet viewing them from a modern lens gives us a … [Read more...] about Problematic Movie Tropes from the ’80s and ’90s
25 Quotes from TV Moms That Are Still Relevant
Classic TV moms (much like our real mom) deserve a lot of credit. Not only did they make sure dinner was on the table 7 days a week and tucked their … [Read more...] about 25 Quotes from TV Moms That Are Still Relevant
Epic ’80s Effects That Came Before CGI
Before computer-generated imagery (CGI) took over filmmaking across genres, visual effects artists were truly that: Artists! Blending state-of-the-art … [Read more...] about Epic ’80s Effects That Came Before CGI
19 Disney Villain Moments That Shook Us as Kids
While it's indisputably true that, as kids, we were a great deal more impressionable than we are as adults, there are just some Disney villain moments … [Read more...] about 19 Disney Villain Moments That Shook Us as Kids
28 Lines from Romantic Movies That Still Sting
As painful as it might be, not all love stories end with a happy ending: some I Love You's pack a heartbreaking punch. From the words that never were … [Read more...] about 28 Lines from Romantic Movies That Still Sting
19 TV Recasts We Were All Just Supposed to Accept
Randomly recasting television characters is not unheard of in Hollywood; some genres, such as soap operas, are notorious for this, as a character goes … [Read more...] about 19 TV Recasts We Were All Just Supposed to Accept
27 Famous Movie One-Liners That Shaped American Humor
Whether these lines were written with comedy in mind, or have been extricated from a serious mood and parodied into something we can't help but laugh … [Read more...] about 27 Famous Movie One-Liners That Shaped American Humor
29 Quotes from Cartoons That Are Surprisingly Wise
Animated features and TV series can be just as inspiring as their live-action counterparts. This is why we've gathered 29 particularly wise-sounding … [Read more...] about 29 Quotes from Cartoons That Are Surprisingly Wise
25 Movie Moments That Capture the Soul of America
Hollywood filmmakers have a knack for capturing the spirit of the time. Many of the greatest movies reflect the attitudes and feelings sweeping … [Read more...] about 25 Movie Moments That Capture the Soul of America
23 TV Characters Who Are Better Role Models Than You’d Think
We watch television to be entertained. While it is true that there are a lot of really terrible shows out there, on network TV or streaming services, … [Read more...] about 23 TV Characters Who Are Better Role Models Than You’d Think
Disney Sidekicks Who Totally Stole the Show
Our most beloved Disney movies suffer no shortage of delightful and inspiring heroes and heroines. We watch with bated breath as they strive to … [Read more...] about Disney Sidekicks Who Totally Stole the Show
Movies from the 1980s That Made Adulthood Look Suspiciously Romantic
For ‘80s kids, adulthood seemed like such a cool and exciting time. After all, the economy was booming, and people were making decent money. The … [Read more...] about Movies from the 1980s That Made Adulthood Look Suspiciously Romantic
19 Objects from Old TV Shows That Defined a Generation
Some of the props and set pieces from our favorite old television shows are just as iconic as the characters and storylines. Every time we see one of … [Read more...] about 19 Objects from Old TV Shows That Defined a Generation
22 Catchphrases from ’90s TV Shows That We All Said Nonstop
Sitcoms and TV series today simply can’t compare to the entertaining gems we all watched in the 1990s. It is easy to see why “Friends”, “ER”, and … [Read more...] about 22 Catchphrases from ’90s TV Shows That We All Said Nonstop
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Our Favorite of Pixar’s Unsung Heroes
These memorable characters from some of Pixar's most successful films and shorts may not have been the headlining act, but they stole our hearts … [Read more...] about Our Favorite of Pixar’s Unsung Heroes
Top TV Shows from the Year You Were Born
Like most things in life, the content we consume on TV has changed over the course of time. The shows that were popular forty or fifty years ago … [Read more...] about Top TV Shows from the Year You Were Born
25 Cartoons That Snuck Adult Jokes Past Us All
We think of cartoons and animated shows as strictly for little kids, but that's not always the case. Just because they're bright and colorful and … [Read more...] about 25 Cartoons That Snuck Adult Jokes Past Us All
24 VHS Tapes Every Normal Person Had in the ’90s
If you were alive in the '90s, you were there to witness that darling of the at-home cinematic experience: the VHS. Whether you rented or bought, your … [Read more...] about 24 VHS Tapes Every Normal Person Had in the ’90s
29 Historical Movies That Actually Got Things Right
When it comes to historical films, there is a fine line between historical accuracy and fabrication. While the audience wants to see accuracy in … [Read more...] about 29 Historical Movies That Actually Got Things Right
26 Remakes That Gave the Originals a Run for Their Money
It's time to separate the purists from the REAL film buffs...A contentious statement in and of itself! It's undeniably true that sometimes there is … [Read more...] about 26 Remakes That Gave the Originals a Run for Their Money
25 Short-Lived TV Shows That We Still Talk About
They say that hindsight is 20/20 and this is true to pretty much everything in life, even TV shows. In retrospect, some shows should have lasted more … [Read more...] about 25 Short-Lived TV Shows That We Still Talk About